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HJ156 • 2026

Commending RADAR Transit.

Commending RADAR Transit.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Rasoul
Last action
2026-04-09
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about future plans or financial support, only a commendation for past service.

Praising RADAR Transit

This bill commends RADAR Transit, a nonprofit organization that has provided transportation services in the Greater Roanoke Valley for 50 years.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends RADAR Transit on its 50th anniversary for providing safe and affordable transportation services to the Greater Roanoke Valley community.

Who It Names or Affects

  • RADAR Transit, a nonprofit organization
  • People living in the Greater Roanoke Valley area

Terms To Know

nonprofit corporation
A company that does not aim to make money for its owners but instead helps people or communities.
rural public transit services
Bus and other transportation services in areas outside big cities.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill is a statement of praise and does not change any laws or provide financial support to RADAR Transit.
  • The bill focuses on the past contributions of RADAR Transit over the last 50 years but does not discuss future plans.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-09 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ156ER)

  2. 2026-03-05 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-03-03 Senate

    Received

  4. 2026-03-03 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  5. 2026-03-02 House

    Engrossed by House

  6. 2026-03-02 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  7. 2026-02-23 House

    Passed by for the day

  8. 2026-02-19 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105509D

Official Summary Text

Commending RADAR Transit.

Current Bill Text

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Commending RADAR Transit.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
WHEREAS, for 50 years, RADAR Transit, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing public, specialized, and coordinated transportation that is safe, dependable, and cost-effective, has greatly served the Greater Roanoke Valley community; and
WHEREAS, through rural public transit services and specialized transit programs, RADAR meets the needs of its riders, enhancing people's lives by giving them greater access to their communities; and
WHEREAS, RADAR emphasizes safety, courtesy, quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and innovation as it strives to be a leading operator in a vital space in the Commonwealth's transportation network; and
WHEREAS, RADAR's ridership services touch every corner of the Roanoke Valley, with Valley Metro STAR and MetroFLX serving Roanoke, Vinton, and Salem; The Mountain Express serving Alleghany County, Covington, Clifton Forge, and Iron Gate; Piedmont Area Regional Transport serving Martinsville and Henry County; the Maury Express serving Buena Vista, Lexington, and Rockbridge County; and the College Express serving Ferrum College; and
WHEREAS, by providing individuals in need with safe, reliable, and affordable transportation, RADAR has helped to make the Greater Roanoke Valley a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend RADAR Transit on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to RADAR Transit as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the corporation's contributions to the Greater Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth.